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Data Storage is a quintessential component of an Organization. The Hitachi VSP G1000 and G1500 ensure Efficient Storage, Organization and Data Access. According to a Report published by Hitachi, the VSP G1000 and G1500 Systems are capable of -
1. Virtualizing Industry leading 100+ types of Storage
2. Leveraging powerful SVOS Feature sets across all Storage, levelling the capabilities of external Third-party Storage.
3. Centralizing Day-to-day Administration with a single Management view.
Combined with a robust set of Data Management functions, these features enable Organizations to build an IT Infrastructure that is flash accelerated and software defined. In short, Hitachi Virtual Storage Platforms (VSP) G1000 and G1500 are high performance and high capacity Storage systems which deliver scalability and flexible connectivity.
Given the numerous benefits of such Equipment, it becomes all the more vital to keep them operational and upgraded to avoid any turbulence in Data Center functioning. In the wake of current Pandemic, the biggest lesson that the Data Centers have incorporated into their IT ecosystem is that the Maintenance of Assets should be flexible and agile. It is essential to keep these systems functional and upgraded to avoid delays and keep your Data Center's operability optimum. Infrastructure and Operations (I&O) Leaders constantly look for better, faster and more Cost-effective alternatives to the current Maintenance System. While OEM Service is the conventional and presumably safer Maintenance option, new solutions are emerging to eliminate wasteful IT expenditure resulting from OEM Services.
It is essential to know how EOL and EOSL work to understand Equipment Maintenance. End-of-Life (EOL) denotes the expiry of your Hardware by Manufacturers. This date indicates that Hitachi will stop Manufacturing G1000 and G1500 and begin Manufacturing and selling Next-gen Storage Hardware. End-of-Service-Life (EOSL) denotes when the Manufacturer will discontinue all Hardware Support and Maitenance Services..
The End-of-Service-Life (EOSL) of G1000, as announced by Hitachi, is June 30, 2022. the EOSL Date of G1500 is September 30, 2025. Hitachi also announced the withdrawal of their VSP G1500 from the Market. Before your Equipment is rendered out of the Market by Hitachi, you can choose to go for their comprehensive Post-warranty Services. However, these Services are expensive and serve for a limited time only. The EOL and EOSL announcements are your cue to switch to a trusted Third-party Storage Maintenance Service Provider. Doing so will enable you to extend the Lifecycle of your Equipment and truly maximize the their Return on Investment (ROI)
A Third-party Maintenance Company employs Engineers who are adept in handling and servicing your Data Center Equipment. TPMs provide Warranty and Post-warranty Services to improve the longevity of your Equipment. They keep your Equipment functional so that your Return on Investment (ROI) on Hitachi VSPs is high.
When Companies like Hitachi choose to suspend Service and Maintenance for their ageing Equipment, Third-party Maintenance Companies like Thomastech can provide the needed professional support to extend the life of the Assets.
Your Option after the Announcement of EOL/EOSL of Hitachi VSPs : OEMs vs TPMs
OEMs like Hitachi are focused on technological advancements instead of maintaining aged Equipment. While this might be a step towards innovation, it weighs heavy on your IT Asset Management Budget.
Once the EOL/EOSL of your Hitachi VSP is right around the corner, OEMs will necessitate replacing it with new Storage Equipment. By rendering your older Equipment out of market and unserviceable, you will be left with few options : replacing already functioning Hitachi VSPs or paying for expensive Post-warranty Services.
IT Administrators are constantly looking for ways to cut down on IT Expenditure. According to many reports on Data Center, your Equipment can stay functional for up to 3 years after its prescribed expiry date. Replacement of Equipment already in good condition results in apparent wasteful spending. Therefore, going for Post-warranty Services is your best bet.
However, te Post-warranty Services of OEMs are too expensiveand serve you for a limited time only. OEMs limit your options, and eventually, you indulge in unnecessary upgrade expenditures. Increasing Hardware Maintenance Costs and frustrating Hardware Replacements of Functional Assets were some of the driving forces behind developing Third-party Maintenance (TPM) Services.
Advantages of Third-party Maintenance are :
Thomastech is a network Third-party IT Maintenance Provider with a proven track record of serving clients globally. At Thomastech, we provide an IT Asset Management System that helps you magnify your Efficiency and Downsize Costs. Our highly Qualified and Seasoned Industry Experts help you bridge the gap between efficient Data Center Maintenance Expenditure and a high performing IT ecosystem. We are focused on keeping IT Assets such as Hitachi VSPs operational well after their expiration. So, when OEMs begin to push their "latest and better" Equipment, consider switching to Thomastech Third-party Hardware Support Services. We cater to your Data Center's Hardware and Support Requirements and create an ecosystem wherein high performance takes the front seat. We provide excellent customer service with lucrative solutions since our primary target is customer satisfaction, not sales.
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The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform 5000 series is a data storage solution for enterprises that supports block, file, and mainframe applications. It includes the Hitachi Ops Center management software suite for efficiency, data security, enhanced analytics, and centralised administration. The VSP series 5000 have Max. Number of drivers, including spares- 33 NVMe SCM, 96 NVMe and 768 SFF SSD. To accommodate up to 33 million IOPS and 69PB of data, Hitachi Accelerated Fabric can scale from twin controllers with quad CPUs to 12 controllers with 24 CPUs. It has a lightning-fast 39μs Minimum Response Time. Due to the controller architecture, scaling up the system results in a more resilient solution and provides 99.999999 per cent data availability. Additionally, the platform supports various media types combined on the same storage platform, including SAS FMD, SSD, HDD to NVMe SSD, and SCM media.
The Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform 5000 series is a data storage solution for enterprises that supports block, file, and mainframe applications. It includes the Hitachi Ops Center management software suite for efficiency, data security, enhanced analytics, and centralised administration. The VSP series 5000 have Max. Number of drivers, including spares- 33 NVMe SCM, 96 NVMe and 768 SFF SSD. To accommodate up to 33 million IOPS and 69PB of data, Hitachi Accelerated Fabric can scale from twin controllers with quad CPUs to 12 controllers with 24 CPUs. It has a lightning-fast 39μs Minimum Response Time. Due to the controller architecture, scaling up the system results in a more resilient solution and provides 99.999999 per cent data availability. Additionally, the platform supports various media types combined on the same storage platform, including SAS FMD, SSD, HDD to NVMe SSD, and SCM media.
With a maximum of 16 Intel Xeon 8276L CPUs and up to 12TB of memory, the Hitachi Advanced Server DS7160 is a powerful server. Mother Board Revision: 12001509-006 BIOS/uEFI: UEFI: BIOS_PUR043.37.14.121 (06/02/2020) CPU: 16 Intel Xeon® Platinum 8276L Processor 2.20 GHz RAM: 12 TB Ports and Bus Types: 3 USB Ports 40 PCI Express X8 8 PCI Express X16 Video Adapter: Matrox Graphics Inc. G200 SE A (PCI) Host Bus Adapter: Emulex Corporation LPe31004 FC (Quad Port) , FibreChannel LSI Logic SAS 9300-8i , Serial SCSI (SAS) Emulex Corporation LPe31002 FC (Dual-Port) , FibreChannel LSI Logic MegaRAID SAS 9361-8i , Serial SCSI (SAS) Broadcom® SAS 9300-8E Host Bus Adapter , Serial SCSI (SAS) Emulex Corporation LightPulse LPe12002 8Gb/s Fibre Channel PCI Express , FibreChannel Intel X99 Chipset (DHX99 PCH) , Serial ATA (SATA) Hard Disk Drive: 2 SanDisk SDLF1DAM-400G , Serial ATA (SATA) 6 HGST Ultrastar SS300 (HUSMM3240ASS204) , Serial SCSI (SAS) Seagate® Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD v4 SAS, 4TB (ST4000NM0034) , Serial SCSI (SAS) Storage Area Network (SAN) Device: Hitachi Data Systems Hitachi Universal Storage Platform V